Worst 2011 Infiniti Qx56 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Infiniti Qx56.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 37 | — | — | 107,907 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 95,281 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | 1 | 69,234 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Infiniti Qx56
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~216,678 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
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2011 Infiniti Qx56 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2011 Infiniti Qx56?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Infiniti Qx56?
Does the 2011 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2011 Infiniti Qx56?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Qx56 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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